Mechanisms of sperm-egg interactions: between sugars and broken bonds.

TitleMechanisms of sperm-egg interactions: between sugars and broken bonds.
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2010
AuthorsVisconti, PE, Florman, HM
JournalScience signaling
Volume3
Issue142
Paginationpe35
Date Published2010
AbstractA model of the early events of mammalian fertilization has emerged during the past 30 years. However, studies during the past decade have used newly available mouse models to readdress these processes. Here, we will consider these new data in light of the existing model and point to areas of reconciliation and of controversy.
Alternate JournalSci Signal